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Old 07-01-2013, 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by C.Doner View Post
make it leaner. More air equals less fuel in your mixture. A rich or too lean mix will cause poor economy. If you have vacuum leaks they must be addressed before anything.
This is funny!

Finding Engine Vacuum Leaks With A Cigar - YouTube



I just don't know how to test for vac leaks & I don't want to try spraying intake cleaner on my rubber parts.

What about UV dye?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgCLGXTlim0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA9Ixd_LGRo&list=PLE61C7F088CA8BC35

I'll try to get all the bigger rubber pieces changed out.

Interesting on leaner because of leaks. will have to try to get thinigs tightened

Seems I may need to get a Temporary operating permit. Then I would assume I could use the car for the DMV road test.

Yeah...

Guess we'll get this beast straightened out

Interesting about taking temps of exhaust system.

Still couldn't a cat get hot enough bu8t still not work correctly?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zH22Qpe2GA&list=PLE61C7F088CA8BC35

Nox needs to be run artificially rich///in contrast to HC & CO which are best lean...
I guess 80's converrers & syatems are dinosours

Darm Blast
the car is 30 years old
let it enjoy its golden years.



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